Investigation 4 Part 1 - Making A Topographical Map
topographical map - uses contour lines to show the shape
and elevation of the lands surface.
elevation - is a vertical distance, or height, above sea level
contour line - a line on a topographical map that connects
points of equal elevation
contour interval - the distance in elevation between contour
lines
base - the bottom of a mountain
peak - the highest point of a mountain
sea level - where the ocean meets the land, zero elevation
Investigation 4 Part 2 - Drawing a Profile
A profile is a side view or a cross-section of a landform such
as a mountain.
Investigation 4 Part 3 - Foss Creek Map
A bench mark is a surveyor's marker usually placed
permanently in the ground at a known position and
elevation.
An intermittent stream has water flowing in it only during
certain times of the year.
A perennial stream always has water flowing in it.